Centenary Methodist
Telugu Church
Hyderabad
For as in one body, we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another. Romans 12:4&5
Methodist Chapel
MCI-Centenary Methodist Telugu Church is located at Chapel Road, Hyderabad housing two of the most prominent churches in the city. It is a Protestant Church and is under the auspices of Methodist Church in India. It was built in the 1950s in order to accommodate the increasing number of Methodists in the city. It is currently the largest Church in Hyderabad in terms of seating capacity. The Church shares its premises with its predecessor the Methodist Chapel which was built in 1877. This Church which is popularly known as the Methodist Chapel of Chapel Road was established by the missionaries of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The Church offers services in Telugu 6:00 am and 10:30 every Sunday apart from other services in English, Hindi, Marathi and Kannada.
History
The Methodists began their missionary activities in the Deccan region of India in the mid-1800s. The South India Conference of the Methodists was also held in Hyderabad in 1884. The Methodist Chapel was built much earlier, in 1877, and has the distinction of being the oldest Christian religious structure in the city. Due to its small size, it was never referred to as a Church; it is still referred to as a Chapel. The much larger Centenary Methodist Church was built in the 1970s in order to accommodate the growing number of Methodists in the city. This is a much larger roomier Church that can accommodate more than 2000 people. The Church is a stone masonry structure subscribing to the contemporary style of architecture. It has a wide and lofty nave with a balcony.The Church now caters to a cosmopolitan group of Methodists, who speak Telugu (the largest) followed by English, Hindi, Marathi, and Kannada.
Architecture
The Methodist Chapel is a small whitewashed Neo-Gothic Structure. The Chapel features a multitude of spires and Gothic buttresses. The walls of the Chapel also feature several plaques commemorating the services of several missionaries that worked in the region. The Church also has a large stained glass window as its altarpiece.The Church also has a tall and pointed bell tower that is prominently visible in the surrounding areas.
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Daily Bible Reading - 21 st October 2024
Morning Scripture Reading
- Psalms - 119: 73 - 96
- Old Testament - Nehemiah 3: 13 - 21
- New Testament - Revelation 2: 1 - 7
Evening Scripture Reading
- Psalms-119:97-120
- Old Testament - Nehemiah 3: 22 - 32
- New Testa ment - Revelation 2: 8 - 11
Ministries
The CMTC Church is Committed to Safeguarding as an Integral Part of Its Life, Mission and Ministry
Pastorate Committee
Ravina Prakash
Jeffery Edwards
Henna Oliver
Ministries
| Ministries | Day | Place |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday School | Every Sunday at 10:30 AM | Peter Praneeth Hall. |
| Methodist Youth Fellowship (MYF) | Every Friday at 6:00 PM | John Wesley Memorial Hall. |
| Methodist Men | Every First Sunday of the month after the Second Service |
Peter Praneeth Hall. |
| Women’s Society of Christian Service (WSCS) | Every First Sunday of the month after the Second Service |
In the Sanctuary. |
